Pon Thai Bistro

4.5 (69)

$30 and under

Thai

213 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Romantic

In Thai cuisine, a number of core ingredients and sauces can be used in a wide variety of dishes, ranging from vegetarian to those featuring meat, fowl, or fish. The supporting elements for an entrée of filet of cod can be worked into a pasta or duck dish, with radically different results.

Our careful application of the trinity of sauces--fish sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce--with a touch of palm sugar, and requisite heat, provides a base level of complexity and depth of flavor across a spectrum of dishes, allowing for greater control and speed in the kitchen. Our flavor profile also makes for rich, satisfying food without being heavy, or using a lot of fat.

Head Chef Sivika "Pon" Hunter is classically trained in French cuisine and sauces but remains grounded in her native Thai cuisine. The merging of these two distinct styles makes our menu a uniquely delicious treat.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday: 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Website
http://www.ponthaibistro.com/#our-team
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
213 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445
Neighborhood
Brookline
Cross street
Kent St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are conveniently located right off the Brookline Village stop on the Green line.
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

Duck Confit Rolls$10.00
cucumber, scallion, Sriracha, hoisin
Fresh Spring Roll with Grilled Gulf Shrimp$7.00
lettuce, watercress, carrot, cilantro, chili-lime sauce
Vegetarian Eggrolls$7.00
taro, shiitake, leek, carrot, celeriac, cellophane noodle, chili-lime sauce
Chicken Eggrolls$7.00
minced chicken, shiitake, leek, carrot, celeriac, cellophane noodle, chili-lime sauce
Tofu Triangles$7.00
spicy tamarind sauce
Steamed Shumai$7.00
shrimp, minced chicken, water chestnut, onion, shiitake, cilantro, soy-ginger sauce
Grilled Chicken Satay$7.00
cucumber salad, peanut sauce
Pan Fried Chicken Gyoza$7.00
water chestnut, shiitake, leek, soy-ginger sauce
Lobster Rangoon$10.00
scallion, cream cheese
Pon's Spicy Chicken Wings$7.00
spicy tamarind sauce

Soups And Salads

Tom Yum Shrimp Soup$7.00
galangal, lemongrass, kaffir leaf, mushroom, cilantro, lime juice, tamarind water
Tom Kha Gai Soup$6.00
chicken, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir leaf, mushroom, cilantro, lime juice, coconut milk
Laab Duck*$16.00
minced duck, mint, cilantro, scallion, crispy shallot, lemongrass, roasted rice powder, crushed pepper, tamarind dressing
Yum Grilled Salmon*$14.00
lemongrass, crispy shallot, mint, cilantro, tamarind sauce, cabbage slaw
Yum Hanger Steak Salad*$16.00
tomato, red onion, mint, cilantro, roasted rice powder, crushed pepper, tamarind sauce
Grilled Gulf Shrimp Salad$14.00
grapefruit, mint, cilantro, lemongrass, crispy shallot, lime sauce
Seafood Salad$14.00
gulf shrimp, squid, bay scallop, cellophane noodle, carrot, cilantro, red onion, mint, lime sauce
Papaya Salad$10.00
grilled gulf shrimp, green bean, tomato, cashew nut, spicy sauce
Mixed Green Salad$6.00
avocado, cucumber, carrot, miso ginger dressing

Rice & Noodles

Phad Thai
egg, preserved radish, bean sprout, scallion
- Gulf Shrimp$14.00
- Beef$13.00
- Chicken$12.00
- Pork$12.00
- Tofu$10.00
- Veg.$10.00
Drunken Noodles
shiitake, snow pea, onion, red pepper, Thai Basil, chili
- Gulf Shrimp$14.00
- Beef$13.00
- Chicken$12.00
- Pork$12.00
- Tofu$12.00
- Veg.$12.00
Phad See-ew
wok-fried flat rice noodle, Chinese broccoli, egg
- Gulf Shrimp$14.00
- Beef$13.00
- Chicken$12.00
- Pork$12.00
- Tofu$11.00
- Veg.$11.00
Fried Rice
diced carrot, onion, peas, scallion, egg
- Gulf Shrimp$13.00
- Beef$11.00
- Chicken$10.00
- Pork$10.00
- Tofu$10.00
- Veg.$10.00
Pineapple Fried Rice
pineapple, carrot, cashew nut, onion, scallion, egg
- Gulf Shrimp$14.00
- Beef$13.00
- Chicken$12.00
- Pork$12.00
- Tofu$12.00
- Veg.$12.00
Spicy Basil Fried Rice
shiitake, snow pea, red pepper, onion, Thai basil, egg
- Gulf Shrimp$14.00
- Beef$13.00
- Chicken$12.00
- Pork$12.00
- Tofu$12.00
- Veg.$12.00

Entrées

Grilled Hanger Steak*$16.00
cabbage slaw, sticky rice, tamarind sauce
Red or Green Curry
shiitake, snow pea, green bean, cauliflower, butternut squash, pea, red pepper, Thai basil, jasmine rice
- Gulf Shrimp$14.00
- Seafood$14.00
- Duck Confit Leg$14.00
- Beef$13.00
- Chicken$12.00
- Pork$12.00
Red or Green Vegetable Curry$12.00
tofu, Chinese eggplant, shiitake, snow pea, green bean, cauliflower, bok choy, butternut squash, pea, red pepper, Thai basil, jasmine rice
Phad Graprao
shiitake, snow pea, onion, red pepper, chili, Thai basil, jasmine rice
- Gulf Shrimp$14.00
- Seafood$14.00
- Salmon$14.00
- Duck Confit Leg$14.00
- Minced Chicken$12.00
- Minced Pork$12.00
Phad Prik Khing
herbal chili paste, green bean, red pepper, onion, jasmine rice
- Gulf Shrimp$14.00
- Seafood$14.00
- Salmon$14.00
- Duck Confit Leg$14.00
- Chicken$12.00
- Pork$12.00
Wok Fried Spicy Basil Eggplant$12.00
tofu, Chinese eggplant, Thai basil, red pepper, jasmine rice
Vermicelli
eggroll, lettuce, bean sprout, lime sauce
- Chicken$13.00
- Pork$13.00
Ginger Chicken$12.00
mushroom, onion, red pepper, scallion, jasmine rice
Cashew Chicken$12.00
pineapple, cashew nut, carrot, mushroom, onion, red pepper, scallion, jasmine rice
Rice
- Jasmine$2.00
- Brown$3.00
- Sticky$3.00

Desserts

Vanilla Bean Coconut Rice$7.00
Mango (Seasonal)
Ice Cream$6.00
mango, vanilla, or chocolate

Beverages

Coffee$3.00
Tea$3.00
Thai Iced Tea$3.00
Thai Iced Coffee$3.00
Fresh Limeade$4.00
Perrier$3.00
Soda$2.00

What 69 people are saying

Pon Thai Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

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69 Reviews

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Koravee Gold
Greater Boston23 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar. Bartender was very nice and friendly. Food alway was excellent.
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WendyM
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 11, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the window table, the best one, if you are lucky enough to get it. My guest and I shared the duck confit, a little sweet and tangy, one of my favorite apps. I ordered my new favorite entrée, the Thai Basil Fried Rice with Chicken; I had to garner up my discipline to save some for left-overs. My guest ordered the Massaman Curry and loved it. The Gruner Veltliner pairs well with both. As always, our service was divine, thanks to Peach.
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Dani
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Best Thai food I've ever had! Happy to come here again and again. It's great that they can accommodate my dietary needs and make a vegan drunken noodle with very excellent tofu. Would be nice if they had vegan-friendly appetizers like an all-veggie or tofu fresh roll, or veggie spring rolls. However, the meal portions are big enough that you don't need an app to feel satisfied.
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Koravee Gold
Greater Boston23 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Servers were nice and friendly. Food was so good and fresh.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Thai food in town! Everything we ordered was amazing. We were a party of 6 and pretty much covered the range of rice and noodle dishes. Everything was fabulous. The Drunken noodle my fav!
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Arlingtonskater Gold
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place never disappoints. I have to go at least once a month for my fix!
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VTBlue Gold
Greater Boston165 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 1, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was outstanding - really. Service was kind and competent but severely understaffed. 20+ minutes to get wine by the glass, a beer and a Coke served...and our order wasn’t even taken until 20 minutes after we got there. The food, again, was excellent...just plan far ahead.
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KathiC
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on August 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First time at the restaurant. Food and service was very good. Was able to find parking. Would go again.
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Marci
Greater Boston31 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 26, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner, really out of the ordinary dishes with incredible flavor!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Thai food! Best owner in town too!! See you in Austin
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday: 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Website
http://www.ponthaibistro.com/#our-team
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
213 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445
Neighborhood
Brookline
Cross street
Kent St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are conveniently located right off the Brookline Village stop on the Green line.
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Starters

Duck Confit Rolls$10.00

Fresh Spring Roll with Grilled Gulf Shrimp$7.00

Vegetarian Eggrolls$7.00

Chicken Eggrolls$7.00

Tofu Triangles$7.00

Steamed Shumai$7.00

Grilled Chicken Satay$7.00

Pan Fried Chicken Gyoza$7.00

Lobster Rangoon$10.00

Pon's Spicy Chicken Wings$7.00

Soups And Salads

Tom Yum Shrimp Soup$7.00

Tom Kha Gai Soup$6.00

Laab Duck*$16.00

Yum Grilled Salmon*$14.00

Yum Hanger Steak Salad*$16.00

Grilled Gulf Shrimp Salad$14.00

Seafood Salad$14.00

Papaya Salad$10.00

Mixed Green Salad$6.00

Rice & Noodles

Phad Thai

Drunken Noodles

Phad See-ew

Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice

Spicy Basil Fried Rice

Entrées

Grilled Hanger Steak*$16.00

Red or Green Curry

Red or Green Vegetable Curry$12.00

Phad Graprao

Phad Prik Khing

Wok Fried Spicy Basil Eggplant$12.00

Vermicelli

Ginger Chicken$12.00

Cashew Chicken$12.00

Rice

Desserts

Vanilla Bean Coconut Rice$7.00

Ice Cream$6.00

Beverages

Coffee$3.00

Tea$3.00

Thai Iced Tea$3.00

Thai Iced Coffee$3.00

Fresh Limeade$4.00

Perrier$3.00

Soda$2.00

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